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Chemicals for polyurethanes
Methylene Chloride
- Chemical Formula: CH₂Cl₂
- Molecular Weight: 84.93 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless volatile liquid with a characteristic odor
- Melting Point: -97.4°C
- Boiling Point: 39.6°C
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry (PU’s): Acts as an expanding agent providing the porosity structure necessary for the foam, aids in the formation of the structure and is used as a solvent in the removal of polyurethane residues.
- Chemical Industry: Used as a solvent in a variety of industrial processes, including oil extraction, paint removal, metal degreasing and chemical manufacturing.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Present in pharmaceutical product formulations as a solvent to extract plant compounds or as a cleaning agent.
- Plastics Industry: Used in the manufacture of polymers and resins as a solvent or as a processing agent.
Conventional Copolymer
- Chemical Formula: (C₂H₄)n - (C₃H₆)m
- Physical State: Colorless volatile liquid
- Chemical Name: Ethylene and propylene copolymer
- Composition: 49% solids content
- Synonyms: Polyethylene-co-propylene
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry (PU’s): Used to modify mechanical, chemical or thermal properties, including improving impact resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance, among other properties.
- Automotive Industry: Internal and external components such as door panels and engine parts.
- Medicine and Pharmaceuticals: Disposable medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging.
- Civil Construction: Durable pipes and profiles.
- Consumer Goods: Household products, toys and resistant kitchen utensils.
(PMDI) Polymeric Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate
- Chemical Formula: C₁₅H₁₀N₂O₂
- Molecular Weight: Approximately 250-400 g/mol (depending on the degree of polymerization)
- Physical State: Viscous brown to amber liquid
- Melting Point: -30°C
- Boiling Point: 200-250°C (decomposes)
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry: Used in the manufacture of rigid polyurethane foams, often applied in thermal insulation for construction, household appliances and in the automotive industry.
- Adhesives and Sealants: Used in the formulation of industrial adhesives and sealants due to its excellent adhesion and resistance properties.
- Coatings: Used in protective coatings and industrial finishes to improve durability and chemical resistance.
- Composite Materials: Present in composites to improve mechanical resistance and dimensional stability.
Polyol 6000
- Type: Polyether polyol
- Approximate molecular weight: Variable, depending on the degree of polymerization
- Physical state: Viscous liquid, colorless to slightly yellowish
- Melting point: < -20°C (depending on the composition)
- Boiling point: > 200°C (depending on the composition)
Applications:
- Polyurethane industry: Used as a component in the production of flexible polyurethane foams and elastomers, providing characteristics such as flexibility, durability and wear resistance.
- Adhesives industry: Used in the manufacture of polyurethane adhesives, providing adhesion to a variety of substrates.
- Automotive industry: Present in molded polyurethane parts used in seat upholstery, panels and acoustic and thermal insulation.
- Construction industry: Used in thermal and acoustic insulation, floor coverings and sealants.
Polyol 4700
- Type: Polyether polyol
- Approximate molecular weight: Variable, depending on the degree of polymerization
- Physical state: Viscous liquid, colorless to slightly yellowish
- Melting point: < -20°C (depending on the composition)
- Boiling point: > 200°C (depending on the composition)
Applications:
- Polyurethane industry: Used as a component in the production of flexible polyurethane foams and elastomers, providing characteristics such as flexibility, durability and wear resistance.
- Adhesives industry: Used in the manufacture of polyurethane adhesives, providing adhesion to a variety of substrates.
- Automotive industry: Present in molded polyurethane parts used in seat upholstery, panels and acoustic and thermal insulation.
- Construction industry: Used in thermal and acoustic insulation, floor coverings and sealants.
Polyol 3000
- Type: Polyol / Polyester
- Approximate Molecular Weight: Variable, depending on the degree of polymerization.
- Physical State: Viscous liquid, colorless to slightly yellowish.
- Melting Point: < -20°C (depending on the composition)
- Boiling Point: > 200°C (depending on the composition)
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry: Used as a component in the production of flexible polyurethane foams and elastomers, providing characteristics such as flexibility, durability and wear resistance.
- Adhesives Industry: Used in the manufacture of polyurethane adhesives, providing adhesion to a variety of substrates.
- Automotive Industry: Present in molded polyurethane parts used in upholstery, panels and acoustic and thermal insulation.
- Construction Industry: Used in thermal and acoustic insulation, floor coverings and sealants.
Polyol 450
- Type: Polyol
- Chemical Formula: Variable, depending on the polyol structure
- Average Molecular Weight: Variable
- Physical State: Viscous liquid
- Color: Colorless to slightly yellowish
- Odor: Characteristic, mild
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry: Used as a component in the production of polyurethanes, acting as the polyol component in the polymerization reaction with isocyanates. It can be used in the manufacture of flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, adhesives, sealants and coatings.
- Automotive Industry: Used in the manufacture of car upholstery, seat cushions, acoustic insulation and molded polyurethane parts.
- Construction Industry: Used in the production of thermal insulation, sealing foams, projected foams and insulation materials for civil construction.
- Footwear Industry: Used in the manufacture of shoe soles, insoles and other polyurethane footwear components.
Polyol 330N
- Type: Polyol
- Chemical Formula: Variable, depending on the polyol structure
- Average Molecular Weight: Variable
- Physical State: Viscous liquid
- Color: Colorless to slightly yellowish
- Odor: Characteristic, mild
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry: Used as a component in the production of polyurethanes, acting as the polyol component in the polymerization reaction with isocyanates. It can be used in the manufacture of flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, adhesives, sealants and coatings.
- Automotive Industry: Used in the manufacture of car upholstery, seat cushions, acoustic insulation and molded polyurethane parts.
- Construction Industry: Used in the production of thermal insulation, sealing foams, projected foams and insulation materials for civil construction.
- Footwear Industry: Used in the manufacture of shoe soles, insoles and other polyurethane footwear components.
PPG 1000 Polyol
- Type: Polyether
- Chemical Formula: Variable, depending on the polyol structure
- Average Molecular Weight: Approximately 1000 g/mol
- Physical State: Transparent or slightly yellowish viscous liquid
- Odor: Characteristic, mild
Applications:
- Polymer Industry: Used as a component in the production of polyurethanes, acting as the polyol component in the polymerization reaction with isocyanates. It can be used in the manufacture of flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, adhesives, sealants and coatings.
- Automotive Industry: Used in the manufacture of car upholstery, seat cushions, acoustic insulation and molded polyurethane parts.
- Construction Industry: Used in the production of thermal insulation, sealing foams, projected foams and insulation materials for civil construction.
- Footwear Industry: Used in the manufacture of shoe soles, insoles and other polyurethane footwear components.
PPG 2000 Polyol
- Type: Polyester Polyol
- Chemical Formula: Variable, depending on the polyol structure
- Average Molecular Weight: Approximately 2000 g/mol
- Physical State: Viscous, transparent or slightly yellowish liquid
Odor: Characteristic, mild
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry: Used as a component in the production of polyurethanes, acting as the polyol component in the polymerization reaction with isocyanates. It can be used in the manufacture of flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, adhesives, sealants and coatings.
- Automotive Industry: Used in the manufacture of car upholstery, seat cushions, acoustic insulation and molded polyurethane parts.
- Construction Industry: Used in the production of thermal insulation, sealing foams, projected foams and insulation materials for civil construction.
- Footwear Industry: Used in the manufacture of shoe soles, insoles and other polyurethane footwear components.
TCPP - Flame retardant
- Chemical Formula: C₉H₁₈Cl₃O₄P
- Molecular Weight: Approximately 327.57 g/mol
- Physical State: Oily, colorless or slightly yellowish liquid
- Melting Point: < -20 °C
- Boiling Point: > 200 °C
Applications:
- Flame Retardant: Mainly used as a flame retardant in a variety of products, including polyurethane foams, epoxy resins, plastics, coatings and textiles.
- Polymer Industry: Additive used to improve the fire resistance and thermal stability of polymeric materials.
- Textile Industry: Present in flame retardant formulations for fabrics and upholstery, especially in applications that require compliance with fire safety regulations.
- Electronics Industry: Used in plastics and resins used in the manufacture of electronic components to improve fire resistance.
TDI 100 Toluene Diisocyanate
- Chemical Formula: C₉H₆N₂O₂ Molecular Weight: 174.15 g/mol
- Physical State: Liquid at room temperature
- Melting Point: -25°C Boiling Point: 253-254°C
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry: Used as a component in the production of polyurethanes, including foams, elastomers, adhesives, sealants and coatings.
- Automotive Industry: Used in the manufacture of polyurethane foams for car upholstery, seat cushions and acoustic insulation.
- Construction Industry: Used in the production of thermal and acoustic insulation, sealing foams and sealants for civil construction.
- Footwear Industry: Used in the manufacture of shoe soles and insoles due to its strength and durability.
- Coating Industry: Used as a coating agent to protect metal surfaces against corrosion and wear.
TDI 80/20 (Toluene Diisocyanate)
- Chemical Formula: C₉H₆N₂O₂
- Composition: Mixture of 80% 2.4 TDI and 20% 2.6 TDI
- Molecular Weight: 174.15 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless liquid
- Boiling Point: 250 °C
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry: Widely used in the production of flexible polyurethane foams, it reacts with polyols to form the foam structure.
- Automotive Industry: Used in the manufacture of polyurethane foams for car upholstery, seat cushions and acoustic insulation.
- Construction Industry: Used in the production of thermal and acoustic insulation, sealing foams and sealants for civil construction.
- Footwear Industry: Used in the manufacture of shoe soles and insoles due to its strength and durability.
- Coating Industry: Used as a coating agent to protect metal surfaces against corrosion and wear.
TDI 65/35 (Toluene Diisocyanate)
- Chemical Formula: C₉H₆N₂O₂
- Composition: Mixture of 65% 2.4 TDI and 35% 2.6 TDI
- Molecular Weight: 174.15 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless, slightly yellowish liquid
- Boiling Point: 250 °C
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry: Widely used in the production of flexible polyurethane foams, it reacts with polyols to form the foam structure.
- Automotive Industry: Used in the manufacture of polyurethane foams for car upholstery, seat cushions and acoustic insulation.
- Construction Industry: Used in the production of thermal and acoustic insulation, sealing foams and sealants for civil construction.
- Footwear Industry: Used in the manufacture of shoe soles and insoles due to its strength and durability.
- Coating Industry: Used as a coating agent to protect metal surfaces against corrosion and wear.
VHS-501 - Special Copolymer
- Styrene and acrylonitrile copolymer dispersed in a polyether glycol with a solids content between 50.1% - 52% by weight. Effectively combines a high solids content with low viscosity. Can be used for the production of conventional slab foam with very high load-bearing properties.
- Appearance: White to off-white liquid Density: >1.00 g/cm3 (25°C)
Applications:
- Mattress Industry: Provides long-lasting support and comfort for high-density foams.
- Upholstery, Chair and Pouf Industry: Provides softness and resistance, maintaining the quality and comfort of furniture.
- Clothing Industry: Ideal for bra cups and shoulder pads, ensuring a perfect fit and comfort.
- Automotive Industry: Used in seat upholstery and door linings, combining elegance and functionality.
- Automotive Industry: Used in seat coverings and door linings, combining elegance and functionality.